Hello Shawn,
I know you are getting ready to get the car out and running
but I gotta agree - the best way to adjust the valves is
with the motor running.
As the guys are telling you - - the oil doesn't go all over the place
it dribbles - -BUT - if you get an old valve cover - -cut the tops
off and it keeps all the oil in the motor.
I would even say to buy a set on e-bay for about $30.00
and cut the top off.
I am thinking this will be an issue unless you adjust with the motor
running.
I know this will hold you up a bit - -but in the long run it will
be worth it.
Heck - check if there is a garage around that may have an
old valve cover - you really only need one. Or try a local salvage
yard.
Gotta trust us on this one - -I think you will be happy if you do it this way - otherwise - you run the risk of loosing power, premature wear etc.
Best of Luck my friend
Print Dad
I know you are getting ready to get the car out and running
but I gotta agree - the best way to adjust the valves is
with the motor running.
As the guys are telling you - - the oil doesn't go all over the place
it dribbles - -BUT - if you get an old valve cover - -cut the tops
off and it keeps all the oil in the motor.
I would even say to buy a set on e-bay for about $30.00
and cut the top off.
I am thinking this will be an issue unless you adjust with the motor
running.
I know this will hold you up a bit - -but in the long run it will
be worth it.
Heck - check if there is a garage around that may have an
old valve cover - you really only need one. Or try a local salvage
yard.
Gotta trust us on this one - -I think you will be happy if you do it this way - otherwise - you run the risk of loosing power, premature wear etc.
Best of Luck my friend
Print Dad
